LA UNION GOV’T ENSURES SAFE RESEMPTION OF CLASSES; GOV. RAFY TURNS OVER P9-M TO PUBLIC ELEM, HIGH SCHOOLS

August 3, 2024 Provincial

SAN FERNANDO, La Union

Funded by the Special Education Fund of the Provincial School Board, all 453 Public Elementary and High Schools in the province received P20,000 each and intended for the beautification projects and activities of schools in time for the resumption of classes this July 29 and on August 5. PGLU also distributed Math, Language and Science
workbooks worth more than P9 Million. The financial assistance was received by DepEd La Union Schools Division
Superintendent Jorge M. Renante. The event was also graced by La Union 2nd District Board Members Hon. Henry
Balbin, Hon. Cynthia Bacurnay, Hon. Bronson Rivera, Hon. Harold Sibuma and other partners and stakeholders.

As one of her thrusts in strengthening the education sector, Gov. Rafy remains committed to promote a safe, positive and conducive learning environment through fostering cooperation. “This is timely since every July, we observe School Safety Month, where we collectively ensure the safety of our students’ learning environment with our active partnership with Department of Education Region 1, La Union Schools Division, and with all our other partners.” Gov. Rafy said. This is now the third year that the PGLU allocated financial assistance to public schools in the
province as part of the annual Brigada Eskwela. This, as Gov. Rafy’s is firm in upholding inclusive and quality education for every KaPROBINSYAnihan learner.

Last year, PGLU awarded P6.7M to all public and integrated schools in the province. “It is our hope that the
educational and youth sector will further flourish this coming year, because here in La Union, no one gets left behind. Ang serbisyo po natin ay para sa lahat ng sektor nang sa gayon, lahat tayo aangat.” The lady governor added.
Further, Gov. Rafy has personally assisted in the Brigada Eskwela of Catbangen Central School in San Fernando
City on July 26, 2024. Gov. Rafy vowed to improve the quality of education and elevate the delivery of educational services in the province that will shape the future of the youth.

John Elysar C. Martin, PGLU-PIO